Summer Camp Counselor

CITY OF SHAKER HEIGHTS

Job Title: Summer Camp Counselor

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK:

Camp Counselors are responsible for chaperoning and participating in indoor and outdoor camp activities.

Counselors must be at least 17 years of age or a senior in high school. College students are preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

 Assists other staff members with planning and carrying out activities with a particular group;

 Responsible for promoting good personal relationships;

 Oversees and instructs planned activities;

 Ability to enforce safety rules and know campers whereabouts at all times;

 Responsible for safety of campers and report safety concerns to Director;

 Attends all staff meetings;

 Supports Director and Coordinator in planning and leading all activities;

 Be a positive role model and interact with campers and staff;

 Resolve camper related issues and report all suspected bullying;

 Possess a positive attitude and participate alongside activities;

 Conducts oneself in a professional manner at all times as a representative of the City of Shaker Heights

Recreation Department;

 Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Experience in crafts, songs, stories, games, sports, aquatics and related camp activities. Counselor must be in good health. Committed to working with children and adults from a variety of backgrounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Camp Counselors must have good moral character, patience, a high level of maturity, accountability and possess leadership skills. Counselors are expected to function as positive role models for campers.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $13.42 - $16.68 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person